December 13, 2018

Team Silverback Siren-HV 5500mAh LiHV battery pack

Coming from Team Silverback is their all-new Siren-HV 5500mAh super low centre of gravity LiHV battery pack. Built from 130C graphene-technology cells for a very low internal resistance, high discharge rates, enhanced punch and maximum top speed the battery weighs in at only 235g while offering a standard 139x47mm footprint at a height of only 19.5mm. The pack, that as developed with the help of Germany’s Freddy Südhoff, is ideal for medium-size indoor tracks.

Source: Team Silverback [silverbackrc.com]

December 13, 2018

Yokomo RPX-II Drift Spec speed controller

Yokomo have introduced their new RPX-II Drift Spec speed controller that is specially outfitted for demanding drift car racing. Rated at 160A the ESC can even handle high-powered motors and it offers a 6V/7.4V BEC system with up to 6A, allowing to use power-hungry digital servos and gyros alongside without missing a beat. Premium-grade FETs ensure a super low internal resistance for crisp power supply and a specially-tuned firmware with a factory-tweaked basic setup provides a unique control advantage on low-grip surfaces. Using Yokomo’s BL-WM WiFi module or the RPX-II programming box, the speedo’s software features can be individually tuned to meed the driver’s needs. The controller measures 32.9×34.6×19.6mm and it weighs in at 44g.

View the programmer and WiFi module here

December 11, 2018

SkyRC Toro TS150 Pro 1/8th speed controller

Coming soon from SkyRC is their new Toro TS150 Pro brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale vehicles. Designed for buggies, trucks and monster trucks but also usable for 1/8th on-road kits, the 150A-rated controller offers an aluminium heatsink case, a 6V high-power BEC system with up to 8A, as well as a multitude of software features that include adjustable timing as well as throttle and brake curve adjustment to name just a few. The controller is adjustable using SkyRC’s Progbox or WiFi module and it comes including a heavy duty fan unit that is meant to be a lot more durable compared to standard fans – even when running in demanding track conditions and on track with large jumps.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

December 11, 2018

HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo pack

HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo battery pack. Designed to fit any kit that requires NiCD or NiMH racing-pack-style batteries, such as many Tamiya and older Kyosho cars, buggies and trucks, the pack is also ideal to power nitro starter boxes. Housed in a hardcase for protection the oval diameter battery is built from quality 40C cells, making it ideal for stock and mild modified motors. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and either and T-type or Tamiya-style plug.

View the Tamiya plug battery here

December 10, 2018

Ruddog 7.6V Graphene Plus LiHV battery packs

Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced their new Graphene Plus LiHV battery range. The high-performance packs are built using high-power 100C Graphene Plus technology cells for more power over the whole run and less fading towards the end, resulting in constant lap times. The batteries are available as 6000mAh or 8000mAh standard-size as well as 5500mAh shorty battery pack, and they make use of new semi-transparent hardcases with split stickers, ensuring the batteries look good for longer. Other features include 5mm bullet-type connectors for best possible power supply and they come in handy, reusable plastic boxes for convenient transportation and storage.

View the other battery packs here

December 6, 2018

Yokomo RPXII brushless speed controller

Yokomo have introduced their all new RPXII brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale racing and drift classes. The ESC utilises the highest grade FET technology for the lowest possible internal resistance and high efficiency, giving more power and runtime while producing minimum heat. The new ATH Auto Throttle Function with simplified settings for stock classes as well as a new and efficient boost adjustment, frequency as well as individual PWM and brake frequency adjustment help to fine-tune the driving feeling as is the new voltage limit function to manage possible throttle fading during a run. The controller is housed in an aluminium case and it utilises a 30mm fan unit for best possible heat dissipation. Along with the release of the controller comes a new programming card that can store up to three kinds of setting modes to maximise the usability.

View more images here

December 6, 2018

Arrowmax 7.4V 4000mAh Si-Graphene LiPo battery

Coming from Arrowmax is their new 7.4V 4000mAh Red Series Si-Graphene LiPo battery pack. Of typical 1/12th scale dimensions, measuring 93x47x18.5mm, the pack is built from high-quality 60C/120C cells, making it usable for high-power on-road and off-road classes where the 160g pack can lower the overall centre of gravity thanks to its 18.5mm height.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

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